Olympic Spirit

The Olympic spirit is alive and well in our class.  Check out the bobsled being made.  The kids took great care in painting it last week.  Today it was ready for action!  Today’s bobsled action inspired other creations such as skis and a snowboard.  We love the imaginations of children!!

Lent

We have introduced a new prayer for Lent.  You can also see Jesus’ cross that two of the boys decided to make.

We also had our Rosary Apostolate visit today.  The children learned about the third Glorious Mystery: “The Descent of the Holy Spirit”.  This is where The Holy Spirit comes to Jesus’ followers after they have been praying for 10 days and he fills their hearts with love.  This descent is called Pentecost and it is the birthday of the Church.

Cosmic Yoga

It has been a rainy couple days, but that has not stopped us from keeping active indoors!  We have been doing some Cosmic Yoga for kids.   You can find it on YouTube!  Here is a picture of the kids in action.

Kindness Tree

Wow check out our Kindness Tree.  We are sharing the bulletin board with our other Kindergarten classes.  So many wonder examples of kindness!

Ash Wednesday and Lent

Today we talked about Lent and how Lent is a time for us to grow closer to God by doing 3 important things : prayers, almsgiving and fasting.
The focus of our almsgiving will be the country of Haiti.  In each child’s mailbag there is a “milk carton” in which children can collect spare change for our brothers and sisters in Haiti.  Please do not send them back until Holy Week.
Our “fasting” is not giving up food, but we discussed what we could give up in order to be more like Jesus.  I have included the list that we brainstormed with the kids.

After our discussion about Lent, we had our class Liturgy and ash distribution.  The kids were awesome during our liturgy, so reverent and respectful.  We were so proud of each and everyone of them!

Olympic Medal Count

We are keeping track of Canada’s medal count!  GO CANADA GO!!

Heart symmetry

We have combined Math and Art in this symmetry activity.  The kids painted one side of their heart and then folded it in half to create a mirror image on the opposite side.  We asked the kids to look at their art and give it a title.  Have a look below.  So colourful!

Craft Materials

We love it when you send in craft materials!  Look what amazing things the kids make with beautiful junk.  The kids select the materials and then using the design process they create.  It is great for their problem solving skills and innovation.  Such creativity!
A party
Bunk beds
A rocket ship

Grocery Store

Have a look at our grocery store!  The kids are loving it.  Thanks for sending in all the empty boxes.

Valentine's Day

We will be celebrating Valentine's Day on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13TH, this year because Ash Wednesday falls on February 14th this year.  For ease of distribution of your child's Valentine's, please have them address their cards, To My Friend  and then sign their name.  We have 26 children in the class, 14 boys and 12 girls.

Due to food allergies, please do NOT send in any candy treats of any kind.  Thanks so much!